Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i9-12900K
69.7Single-core72.2
54.3Multi-core70.4
57.2Gamingspec-based63.8
4 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1450011 spec wins — Intel Core i9-12900K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i9-12900K wins this desktop processor face-off, 69.3 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+16) and single-core (+3). Intel Core i5-14500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- 50% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $232 vs $648
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-12900K
- Stronger multi-core score: 70 vs 54
- 56% higher Max turbo power: 241 W vs 154 W
- 34% higher PassMark: 41,103 vs 30,708
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 25% higher L3 cache: 30 MB vs 24 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2021 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 241 W+56% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 16+14% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 8 |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+23% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.2 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 14 MB+22% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,550 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | 2,715+5%Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 17,450Top 24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 1,903Top 30% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 26,229Top 19% |
| PassMark | 30,708Top 38% | 41,103+34%Top 24% |
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